As of 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3, the city of Winston-Salem will reduce the voluntary evacuation area to a radius of one-eighth of a mile from 4440 N. Cherry Street. Faculty, staff and students who were displaced are now permitted to return to their homes.
Classes remain canceled for the Reynolda Campus, Wake Downtown and Brookstown tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 4. The Reynolda Campus remains open, with all administrative and student support offices operating. Scheduled campus activities may continue at the discretion of event organizers.
For questions, students and families should contact the University Call Center at 336-758-7500, which will be open until 9 p.m. EST tonight and will be open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. EST tomorrow.
Campus Emergencies
The Wake Alert website is the primary information source during an emergency at Wake Forest. Updates and information will appear on this site. Other options include:
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- Alerts on X
- Alerts on Facebook
- Sign up for Text Alerts (WFU students & employees only)
- Alerts through Wake Safe app
University Police
- Call 911 from campus phone
- Call 336.758.5911 from cell phone or off-campus phone
For non-emergency contact information, visit the University Police website. Download the Wake Safe app for other options. If you wish to provide information anonymously, do so through “Silent Witness.”
Counseling
- WFU Counseling Center: 336.758.5273
- Chaplain: 336.758.5210
- Employee Assistance Program: 336.716.5493
Media
Call 336.758.5237 to reach University Marketing and Communications. Calls will be returned as the situation permits.
Preparedness & Response
Be prepared for emergencies and understand more about communication and response by reviewing topics on this site, including: